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India yesterday launched a low-cost rocket on a historic bid to put a landing craft on the surface of the Moon and join an elite space force.
A week after an initial launch was halted just before blast-off, Chandrayaan-2 took off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre carrying national pride and the hopes of Indian scientists.
India is seeking to become...
A French submarine that went missing in the western Mediterranean in 1968 has been found, officials said yesterday, ending a 51-year wait for families of the crew who continue to seek answers to the naval disaster.
The diesel-electric Minerve submarine was lost off France’s southern coast with 52 sailors on board on January 27, 1968.
“We found the submarine Minerve last...
Portuguese firefighters said yesterday that they had largely controlled a massive wildfire in a central region where dozens of people were killed in huge blazes in 2017, but warned that strong winds could cause the remaining flames to spread.
Some 1,200 firefighters backed by four water-dropping planes were deployed to fight the wind-driven blazes in the heavily-forested Castelo Branco region,...
Jo Swinson has been elected the new leader of the Liberal Democrats, winning a vote among party members to take over following Vince Cable’s two-year tenure, with the party newly resurgent in the polls.
Swinson won 47,997 votes against 28,021 for Ed Davey on a turnout of 72%, it was announced at a party event in central London.
Cable formally announced...
Al Shamal Municipality has placed 32 additional water pots for birds at different places within the administrative boundaries of the municipality, such as public gardens and parks, as well as in open areas and alongside roads. This is part of an initiative by the Ministry of Municipality and Environment to preserve the lives of birds by providing them with...
Ooredoo has confirmed that Ghasham International RP Tech has joined the Ooredoo Money network of premium dealers, in addition to the existing Jumbo Electronics, Starlink, and Al Anees.
This means that Ooredoo Money customers can now use selective branches of all four dealers to carry out Ooredoo Money transactions.
Selected branches of Ghasham International RP Tech, Jumbo Electronics, Starlink, and Al Anees...
A team of students from Qatar will participate in the 51st International Chemistry Olympiad 2019 in Paris, France. The competition is on until July 30.
This is the first time students from Qatar are participating in this international scientific competition, which consists of two theoretical and practical examinations in chemistry.
Fatima al-Rashid, head of the science curriculum team at the department...
The General Directorate of Passports completed more than 1.5mn transactions in June, the monthly statistics of the Ministry of Interior (MoI) showed.
The figures “reflect the remarkable efforts made by the MoI and its quick delivery of services to the public through the application of the best standards”, the official Qatar News Agency reported.
According to the data issued yesterday, the...
The National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) has launched a series of workshops and demonstrations to celebrate the important role of traditional crafts in Qatar.
Taking inspiration from the objects on display in the museum galleries, the workshops focus on design and decorative patterns that are typical of local craftsmanship and integral to Qatari identity.
Running until August 8, the NMoQ summer...
Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s programme, Reach Out To Asia (Rota) recently took part in the UN Economic and Social Council’s (Ecosoc) Humanitarian Affairs Segment.
Bringing together UN and other humanitarian agency representatives, as well as diplomatic envoys and policymakers, the global knowledge exchange platform was held last month for three days at Geneva’s Palais de Nations.
Under the theme: “Promoting...
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched a new online programme ‘Sustainability and Major Sport Events’ as part of its ongoing agreement with edX, a global provider of massive open online courses created by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The professional certificate programme in ‘Sustainability and Major Sport Events’ is now open for enrolment.
The programme, designed...
LG Electronics (LG) showcased its latest innovations in television (TV) technology with the launch of its new OLED and NanoCell televisions yesterday in Doha.
“It is with great pride that we are introducing our most advanced televisions to consumers in Qatar,” LG Electronics Gulf president Hongju Jeon said. “As a leading corporate citizen, LG Electronics is playing an active role...
The first half of 2019 has been “exceptionally busy” for Josoor Institute, with the start of the third cohort of the Executive Development and Professional Diploma Programmes, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has said in a report.
In addition to the continued engagement with graduates and industry stakeholders and networking with partners through high-profile events, the SC...
Qatar Museums (QM) initiatives such as the Doha Fire Station Artist in Residence programme give artists an opportunity to further develop their talents and connect with internationally renowned artists, Qatari artist Mohamed Faraj al-Suwadi has said.
“It creates a very strong social hub for creative users, a creative community to grow as well,” al-Suwaidi told reporters recently.
Besides being an animator,...
